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He did my second tattoo in 1981, was an eperience, it was awesome...RIP One Eyed Dragon
Ron Gross
October 24, 2024 | Winnipeg, MB | Acquaintance
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Obituary
Yurkew, David Allen Sr. of Fridley, MN passed away May 24 at the age of 64. Preceded in death by his daughter, mother and three brothers. Survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and his father, Tony Yurkew, Agnes and extended family. A pioneer in his field, David not only started the world's first tattoo convention but headed seven additional world conventions. He also opened Minnesota's first tattoo shop in 1976. In addition to being a leader in the tattoo industry, he also worked as a volunteer firefighter in Blaine and Texas, where he was Captain. He was also a member of the Eagles Club and the Lions Club where he was past president of both. Funeral service 1 PM Sunday, June 3, 2007 at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 NE Hwy 65, Fridley. Visitation 1 hour prior to service Sunday in funeral chapel. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers. Miller Funeral Home Fridley Chapel 763-571-1300
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Guest Book
He did my 1st tattoo, so kind, so sorry rip
Rachel Paredes
January 08, 2022 | Eagan, MN
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Dave did my first, and so far only tattoo in 1980.I’ve had many comments on it and always happy to say “ It’s Yerkew!”
René
June 05, 2021 | Mpls, MN
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PS. My art still looks as amazing as it did in 2001...I get compliments on it all the time still.... the man did great work
Jon Hanson
March 25, 2021 | Lakeville | Acquaintance
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Got my favorite tattoo from dave...rip brother
Jon Hanson
March 25, 2021 | Lakeville, MN | Acquaintance
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Got my first tattoo as a birthday present from my life partner in 1973. I lived in Central Texas and the only shop I could find was Dave's shop (Yurkew's Tattoos) in Houston, over 200 miles away. Called and made an appointment. By the time we got to Dave's shop we were almost a half hour late and in the middle of a BAD tropical storm. Dave was just about to close when we pulled up to his shop. The shop was flooding and he had a pump running, but he said since we'd come so far he'd stay...
Ariella Healer
November 16, 2020 | Austin, TX | Friend
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Dave was a good man... And i considered, him a good friend.... Donny.. if you scott. Or dave jr... Wanna get ahold of me. Lance olson.
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Lance Olson
October 25, 2020 | Boise, ID | Friend
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Many years later and I still think of Dave Yurkew. I have an original small design on my arm that he and I created together in 1982. Due to it being a permanent part of me, he will be also. To those who loved him in life, know that his artwork has touched many of us and continue to give us joy. For me it was so much more as in ways that would take too long to express here, this tattoo helped me through some extremely difficult times. Despite so many people's predictions, I have never, not...
paula Haller
April 06, 2019 | Fridley, MN | Acquaintance
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My first tattoo was done by the best. Thanks Dave!!!
Dana Pruett
November 28, 2018 | Bloomington, IN | Acquaintance
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